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TalulaGreyMar 15, 2017

I gave it a three because I loved the production value of this film. The camera work is outstanding, same goes for the lighting and the special effects. The first 20ish minutes are good but then it pretty much tanks from there. If you areI gave it a three because I loved the production value of this film. The camera work is outstanding, same goes for the lighting and the special effects. The first 20ish minutes are good but then it pretty much tanks from there. If you are hungover on the sofa it might not be too bad, but if you are looking for something that is good, this isn't it.… Expand

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underskyzxFeb 28, 2017

Cool effects, bad movie. The movie just explores the relationship between the two protagonists, everything else, the future, the ship, how the civilization got there, etc is neglected. The best part of the movie is the android bartender.

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MattyiceDec 21, 2016

A cliche-filled snooze fest is the easiest way to describe Passengers. The film is genuinely uninteresting, the chemistry and love drama between Pratt and Lawrence is passable but not special, and it is filled to the brim with flaws. In aA cliche-filled snooze fest is the easiest way to describe Passengers. The film is genuinely uninteresting, the chemistry and love drama between Pratt and Lawrence is passable but not special, and it is filled to the brim with flaws. In a year full of disappointments, this black list awarded film failed to live up to even the standards of a mediocre movie and adds to the long list of Sony-built failures.… Expand

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NikolayGMar 19, 2017

Trust me, this movie is just not very good. It's not really sci-fi, not underneath all the superficial effects and the setting. In essence, it is the story of a woman who falls in love, falls out of love because she realizes she has beenTrust me, this movie is just not very good. It's not really sci-fi, not underneath all the superficial effects and the setting. In essence, it is the story of a woman who falls in love, falls out of love because she realizes she has been betrayed, and then forgives and falls back into love again. Ta da. That's it.

I enjoyed the opening shots before any characters were introduced. And it was interesting after the introduction of Chris Pratt for maybe 20 minutes, but definitely by the half hour point the story begins to drag and it keeps dragging until the very unrealistic ending. It's hard to explain why this movie is so dull without giving away spoilers, so let me do that. SPOILERS FOLLOW

RIGHT NOW BELOW -- SPOILERS

BIG TIME SPOILERS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW

Chris Pratt is in hibernation along with a bunch of other people, on a 120-year journey to a new planet that's been colonized. But a gigantic meteor hits the ship busting through its shields and damages the ship, causing his hibernation pod to malfuction. He wakes up 90 years too soon. He can't get the pod or any unoccupied pod to work to put himself back in suspended animation. He wanders around the gigantic ship entertaining himself with all of its fancy restaurants and amusement arcades, alone, and in the meanwhile falls in love with Jennifer Lawrence. You see all the pods have clear fronts, so you can see the person in them. He spots her in a pod. He reads up on her in the ship database. Falls more in love. And then, after a year of loneliness, he reads a manual about the pods and triggers hers so that she wakes up. Then he runs away quickly so she will think that her pod malfunctioned too. She wakes up and wanders around until she finds Chris Pratt.

They fall in love. But then she finds out that he woke her on purpose. She had thought her pod malfunctioned, too, like his. She screams at him. Hates him. Refuses ever to be in the same room with him. Prefers to be alone.

The rest of the movie is dedicated to her hating the only person she knows, then to him nearly dying trying to repair the ship (They find out what happened and that the ship is slowly falling apart) and as he drifts out into space having been working on fixing the ship from the outside, she suits up, flies out into space and by the skin of her teeth manages to rescue him. But when she gets him back inside, of course like Snow White, he appears to be dead. She grieves, realizing she will be alone the rest of her life. Then he opens his eyes. And now, of course, she loves him again more than ever.

So it's a story of someone falling in love, then being betrayed, then forgiving. Simple as that really underneath all the sci-fi fluff. The last act is dumb, and completely unrealistic, but I won't give it away. But man, I want to, because it is so ridiculous.

But with only two people and a robot bartender, and a brief appearance by a crew member who toward the end also wakes up, there is just not nearly enough material to fill 2 hours, not even close. This would have been a great half hour Twilight Zone episode. But a two-hour movie, no. If they were determined against good judgment to make a movie out of this slight story, they should have at least kept it to an hour and a half.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Jan 14, 2017

20 minutes of good entertainment and the rest is for the ton
Why? The Scifi scenario is well chosen but after passenger 2 is awakened one can forget the film.
Then comes only an artificially drawn-out story with boring loves of the slow20 minutes of good entertainment and the rest is for the ton
Why? The Scifi scenario is well chosen but after passenger 2 is awakened one can forget the film.
Then comes only an artificially drawn-out story with boring loves of the slow approach, etc.
This is roughly comparable to "Sunshine". Up to a certain moment a first-class filmmaker experience. Suddenly the film changes and is broken.… Expand

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MetempsychosisJan 7, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stockholm Syndrome! IN SPAAACE!

I wanted to love this movie. I loved the visuals, I loved the 'technology' in the Avalon with the overused holograms. I would even have bought the ending if Aurora had given her 'friend' the finger and went back to sleep. I bought every single piece of information in the setting that says we, in the future, can:

- Create a starship capable of navigating at 50% the speed of light between stars, including a shield system;
- Create artificial intelligence capable of diagnosing organic malfunctions and effectively treat them;
- Create artificial intelligence capable of sustaining a conversation and serving drinks;
- Put 5250 people in suspended animation for decades;
- Create the fusion reactor that powers the Avalon, completely unsupervised, supposedly reliably for 120 years;

What I could not buy is this idea that, in this scenario, we couldn't create a computer system capable of WAKING THE GODDAMNED CREW OF THE STARSHIP when things went wrong so that they could fix the actual problem before it became catastrophic, especially while the ship had some self-repairing capabilities. Especially when the ship is stocked with spare parts for repairs. Speaking of spares, why is it that it had only one autodoc? Convenient, wasn't it? That a starship 120 years away from home has only one of those even though it had a crew compliment of 250 and 5000 passengers.

When I first heard of the movie, the trailer had me think that the ship had woken up Pratt and Lawrence intentionally and that sounded interesting. That they were alone and that there wasn't anyone with actual understanding of how the ship works. Specially considering that Pratt's character is a MECHANICAL ENGINEER. That would've made the whole thing somewhat intelligent. What we got was dumb random chance. Also, someone explain to me why the hell could the autodoc bring Pratt back from the dead but couldn't save Fishburne? That is the end of the problems with the sci-fi part of the film. Even considering how the radiation from the fusion reactor would've sent Aurora's DNA to kingdom come...

Now, there is the problem with the romance part of the film. This could've been a suspense thriller with Aurora trying to keep alive in a metal sarcophagus, dodging an insane man. Or perhaps, a simple sci-fi, space survival movie, even with a stupid brainless romance. Anything without this slow, uninspired 'romance'. At worse, they could have stopped Pratt's character from waking her, clearly showing his intention and despair, yet seconds from actually doing it, only to have one of these convenient failures wake her despite of him. This would've fixed the whole problem with their 'romance'. And... Aurora?? Really? The Sleeping Beauty? People out of touch with reality shouldn't write romances and dumb people shouldn't write science fiction. When they meet and make a movie, movies like Passengers are created, where they don't have the cheese and smart of actual sci-fi, the kind heartwarming of a decent romance or the grit of the Grimm Brothers.… Expand

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dc127May 18, 2017

My fiancee and I are both big fans of Chris Pratt. We are mixed on Jennifer Lawrence. We thought this movie would be fun, with the two of them racing to save the ship. There are only four characters in the entire film. Pratt, Lawrence,My fiancee and I are both big fans of Chris Pratt. We are mixed on Jennifer Lawrence. We thought this movie would be fun, with the two of them racing to save the ship. There are only four characters in the entire film. Pratt, Lawrence, Michael Sheen, and Laurence Fishburne. The latter two have modest roles in the film. The plot to save the ship encompasses only the last thirty minutes of the movie. The other 1.5 hours deals with the Pratt and Lawrence having to deal with being the only two people awake on the ship. It is . . . droll. I felt that I was sitting through the 90 years of their journey just watching the film. There are some interesting moral questions raised, but the film was just flat. The production level and filmwork are quite good, the story is just terrible. I just wanted them to die so the film would be over. I didn't care. Lawrence in particular is sort of a spoiled, rich, **** of a character. Take a pass on watching this film.… Expand

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imthenoobMar 7, 2017

Painfully unoriginal and boring script. You could call the entire plot of the film from start to finish within the opening minutes of it. The dialogue is garbage as well. Not even the talented cast could save it.

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DavidV293Dec 22, 2016

This goes to the people that like a certain actor and want to follow their movies, well... This movie pretty much proved that not every good actor plays a good role. Left me bored to death, the little disastrous moments were cheesy andThis goes to the people that like a certain actor and want to follow their movies, well... This movie pretty much proved that not every good actor plays a good role. Left me bored to death, the little disastrous moments were cheesy and cliche, and the way it tried to carry on just didn't quite left me satisfied. Go ahead and dislike if you want, but this movie is garbage thrown to your face.… Expand

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itmoDec 28, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Sci-Fi film that forgot the Sci-Fi. This film is very, very slow, and doesn't ever get to a climax that equates to the amount of build up the film forces the audience to endure. It felt a lot like the German/Austrian Sci-Fi "Cargo", which was 100 times better. There are times in the film, were it could have veered off the cliche course of every other typical film, and made something interesting and memorable. But, alas, it fails to take a chance and employs the same boring plot that has been done too many times before.

The story in a nutshell - Man wakes up, is lonely, wakes up girl, girl gets angry, ship has a failure, somehow the dude fixes the ship, dies trying, girl brings dude back to life just in time to to make for a boring cliche plot and all is forgiven, happily ever after.… Expand

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SturmhardtApr 30, 2017

This movie could not be more boring. Safe-Fi in its purest form. I generally like everything with space ships and nice visuals but this movie was really disappointing.

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NotoriousFraudFeb 19, 2017

"Passengers" is yet another botched blockbuster from the flophouse that is Sony Pictures. The story of Chris Pratt waking up too early on the way to a distant planet is just that. And even after Jennifer Lawrence quirks her way thru the"Passengers" is yet another botched blockbuster from the flophouse that is Sony Pictures. The story of Chris Pratt waking up too early on the way to a distant planet is just that. And even after Jennifer Lawrence quirks her way thru the movie, the story goes absolutely nowhere.… Expand

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Seymour_MoviesDec 24, 2016

Finally a space movie that brings out everything that we hated in twilight/50 shades and other- based off romance novel -movies. I love Chris Pratt and J-Law, but come on. This movie is written for teenage girls and old women who areFinally a space movie that brings out everything that we hated in twilight/50 shades and other- based off romance novel -movies. I love Chris Pratt and J-Law, but come on. This movie is written for teenage girls and old women who are fascinated by obsessive and creepy, male love interests. The only thing that could have made this movie any worse would have been a nice, distasteful hibernating boob grope. On a positive note, aside from the occasionally bad blue screen shots, this movie is generally visually okay.… Expand

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critic_101Dec 23, 2016

The worst movie I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. Completely devoid of all meaning. So many things that could have been done with the concept of cryogenics, space and life on a new planet, and this piece of garbage decided to make this aThe worst movie I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. Completely devoid of all meaning. So many things that could have been done with the concept of cryogenics, space and life on a new planet, and this piece of garbage decided to make this a chick flick with a happily ever after ending of them falling in life and building new life on the ship (1.5 minutes of the movie). Laurence Fishburne got a piecemeal role, and despite all actors playing to the best of their ability, the entire movie, save the start and one other scene, was completely pointless, predictable and typical. The ultimate failure of this movie is the plot, and no special effects or good acting could have saved this. This was a complete and utter disappointment, the extent of which is astounding considering the fine actors, an enormous team, and the privilege of modern technology available. Do not see this movie unless you wish to waste your time and money. Because that is exactly what this movie is - a waste of your time, money, and the precious hours of life which you will spend watching this absolute piece of crap. Could not even give this 1 star.… Expand

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NedRyerson1Feb 12, 2017

Passengers is the new movie of Morten Tyldum, so the expectations were dangerously high. The argument is actually new, seems repeated but you’ll discover is not, a bit difficult to understand why someone would take such decision, but neverPassengers is the new movie of Morten Tyldum, so the expectations were dangerously high. The argument is actually new, seems repeated but you’ll discover is not, a bit difficult to understand why someone would take such decision, but never mind. The plot is boring from the beginning till the very end, with desperate intends to save it, which made it worst. Basically is a romantic comedy but in space, a strange combination, that certainly doesn’t worked out. There is an opportunity of making a difference at the outcome, however is wasted, resulting in cheap sentimentalism and a predictive finale. The performances are terrible and the chemistry as couple is non-existing. The direction is very weak and better don’t speak of the screenplay. Really hard to believe that is was from the same director of Imitation Game, I don’t know if he suffer a concussion in his head or what, but is an awful work. The only good thing in the entire film is the cool design of the spaceship.… Expand

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E71Aug 10, 2017

I don't know who the filmmakers ticked off to receive so many negative reviews... but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Beautiful Sci-Fi love story.
Don't let the critics put you off this movie, it's worth seeing.

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mrmonsterAug 9, 2017

This movie has no redeeming value at all. Seriously, this is not even worth the cost to rent it on Redbox. I'd even go as far as to say that it's not worth watching even if it's free. It it nothing but a regular chick flick, but set in space.

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Ivan665Mar 1, 2017

Now I only gave it a 3/10 for the effects. There were some good effects on this one, nothing jaw dropping, but still slightly better than average. They decided to do the usual beggar and princess piece, but on a lonely island, and with anNow I only gave it a 3/10 for the effects. There were some good effects on this one, nothing jaw dropping, but still slightly better than average. They decided to do the usual beggar and princess piece, but on a lonely island, and with an additional twist, swapping the island for a space station. Now thats alone gives it a nice potential, but goes as far as that, potential. Chars are bland. The movie, at a few point, goes to extremes to make you care for them, but you dont. They are plastic, generic, typical, ad faces. All actors are cool and talented, but they cant conjure a miracle and make the roles given to them interesting.
Plot is predictable, a no-brainer. Good number of religious motives. Didnt like those either. Overall stay away.… Expand

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JNOTROct 30, 2017

With a great director, 2 excellent actors and a very original plot this could have been a much better film, but, no: it is a boring tedious and repetitive production that starts at a very slow pace and takes a long time to show the conflict,With a great director, 2 excellent actors and a very original plot this could have been a much better film, but, no: it is a boring tedious and repetitive production that starts at a very slow pace and takes a long time to show the conflict, it has a very steep and predictable ending. Pratt is fine and Lawrence is all about acting and screaming throughout the movie. What I liked was the chemistry between the 2 and the special effects. A pity, because, I had hopes. I was disappointed.… Expand

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DCMovieMar 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible screen writing. Cliched and forced. Of course they make you think Chris Pratt is a horrible person for what he did, but then it turns out he couldn't have saved the ship himself so now he's a hero that gets the girl.… Expand

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tasslehoff69Jun 6, 2017

Like a **** boring version of Starship Titanic. Nothing happens until the last 30 minutes. The other 90 minutes are spent in a romantic comedy in space.

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vinicius96Mar 9, 2018

The worst movie ever made. The worst movie ever made. Poor Jlaw, a excellent actress subject to a misogynist screenplay

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Martimus98Mar 14, 2019

I was somewhat intrigued by the premise of this movie, only to be disappointed by it's implementation. The over-arching premise was interesting but the sub-plots tended to be simply weird. Watching Pratt's character obsessing over LawrencesI was somewhat intrigued by the premise of this movie, only to be disappointed by it's implementation. The over-arching premise was interesting but the sub-plots tended to be simply weird. Watching Pratt's character obsessing over Lawrences character in suspended animation was, in a word, creepy. If I had to generalize I'd likely say that the writer did an excellent job of crafting an interesting story. The movie makers, on the other hand, fell well short in their implementation.… Expand

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